| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 1, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Last Updated | July 1, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-minimum-wage-chicago-cook-county-increases-take-effect-wednesday/19427463/ |
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Wednesday is the start of July and with that comes new laws
that go into effect.
One of those is an increase in minimum wage.
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In Chicago, the minimum wage at employers with four or more employees is $17,05
per-h...